Hi, I’m Christopher! Read my introduction to learn more about me and my silly Russian Blue cat, Olga.
Cats have a reputation for being more mysterious and spiritual than other animals, and while I marvel at their actions and respect their cunning minds, I don’t think they are psychic or telepathic. I am cynical about spiritualism, but I admit that cats and their owners engage in unspoken communication.
Cats are not telepathic in the science fiction sense; they can’t move objects with their minds or make birds fly through brick walls, but they are clever at anticipating our actions from our body language. If Olga is truly telepathic, I will lock up my cutlery and keep her food in a safe place.
The Breakfast and Dinner Bells
When Olga is hungry, which is usually, she uses different ways to get my attention. In the morning, he’ll whine when I hit the snooze button on my alarm because he knows I’m delaying his breakfast. Then, he would jump in the bathroom sink and play hockey with my contact case, and if I was still asleep, he would lick my head.
I don’t feed Olga until after I finish work at night, but she sends psychic messages a few hours before dinner time. He sat down next to my desk, staring intently, and trying to look neglected. I’m not sure where he learned to use “puppy dog eyes” to beg for food, but he learned it.
If I make eye contact, he growls and walks towards the kitchen. I usually ignore him, but if I wait too long, he’ll scream and find something on the kitchen table to knock on the floor. He knows my routine when I sign off at work and listens to the sounds I make when I turn off my computer and move my wobbly chair.
If he hears it when he’s in the litter box, he’ll leave it prematurely and come back after he’s fed.
playing
Sometimes, Olga will run over me when I stare at her for a long time, and she thinks my gaze is an invitation to play. He arched his back, his fur sticking out, and hopped in my direction like an overgrown rabbit. If I approach him, he will hit me on the leg and run away. He wants me to chase him or throw him a paper ball that he can hit.
He doesn’t like to play alone and he can tell when my attention isn’t focused on him during a game. Like many lazy owners, I try to watch TV or read while playing with him, but he walks away annoyed and usually takes a nap.
Although cats are not psychic, they are very good at reading our faces and emotions. I feel safer knowing that Olga is not telepathic and that she cannot attack me by moving a sharp object with her mind.
Cats love following a routine for a number of reasons, but one rarely discussed is that it helps them predict their owners’ actions. Olga listens to the sounds of me waking up or finishing work and knows I’m leaving when I grab my wallet and keys or change clothes.
